SITE ANALYSIS

LOCAL CASE STUDIES 1. The site in Sucat, Muntinlupa sits on stable Guadalupe Clay Adobe soil with gentle elevation
1. The Tenement is a seven-story mid-rise housing in Taguig with studio units averaging 36 square from 12 to 28 meters above sea level. It is not prone to liquefaction, landslides, or flooding, and
meters. lies 261 meters from the West Valley Fault, making it safe from ground rupture but exposed to
Its central courtyard, known as the Tenement Court, serves as a communal space with a strong shaking during earthquakes. Located 49.5 km north of Taal Volcano, it has low volcanic
basketball court and murals, helping build a strong sense of community. risk, receives about 11 hours and 45 minutes of daylight, and experiences seasonal winds, with
Though it effectively maximizes urban land, the building now faces aging issues like cracks and stronger winds from October to March and calmer conditions from March to October.
spalling concrete — showing the need for redevelopment that preserves community ties while
improving living conditions SITE SELECTION
2. The Palayan City Township is a 23-hectare 4PH project designed for 6,300 units for low-income 1. Among the three sites, Site 1 is the most ideal since it is in a commercial zone with easy
families and government workers. access to schools, health centers, commercial areas, and other essential services. It is also
It includes mid-rise buildings, a central park, school, and livelihood facilities, forming a self- physically safe, being far from fault lines and landslide-prone areas, and highly accessible
sustaining community. along a major highway. Site 2, located adjacent to Site 1, shares similar advantages in
This development shows how vertical housing can provide affordable, in-city living without accessibility and availability but is less suitable due to its location in a low-susceptibility flood
displacing residents, serving as a model for future housing programs zone and the presence of the West Valley Fault. Site 3, meanwhile, also performs well in
3. The Manggahan Project in Pasig consists of five-story, flood-resilient buildings with 24-square- terms of basic needs and conformity but is less favorable because it is both flood-prone and
meter units for informal settlers relocated from flood-prone areas. near the fault line. Its narrow road right-of-way further limits accessibility and emergency
Residents participate in committees for disaster risk, maintenance, and livelihood, creating a response, making it the least suitable among the three.
sense of ownership and community empowerment.
It demonstrates how participatory design leads to more sustainable and inclusive housing.” CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
1. To set direction for this study, illustrated in conceptual framework are the three main stages:
INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDIES input, process, and output. The input involves identifying the problems of informal settlers in
1. First, SkyVille @ Dawson in Singapore is a completed public housing project designed by Barangay Sucat, Muntinlupa, such as flooding, poor living conditions, and lack of safe
WOHA Architects and finished in 2015. It has 960 units divided into smaller communities called housing. The process includes gathering data through surveys, interviews, and site visits,
“Sky Villages,” where about 80 homes share a sky terrace and garden. This design promotes then analyzing the community’s needs and converting all the collected data into a design
social interaction and community life even in a high-rise setting. solution. The output is the vertical socialized housing for the relocation of informal settlers in
Sucat, Muntinlupa. that improves living conditions while using limited land effectively.
2. Second, Via Verde in the South Bronx, New York, completed in 2012, demonstrates how Overall, the study aims to provide a practical and adaptable housing model for informal
affordable housing can also be sustainable and healthy. It features green roofs, rooftop gardens, settlers and other high-density urban areas.
rainwater harvesting, and solar panels. Residents can plant their own vegetation, grow food, and
enjoy open communal spaces. This case shows that vertical housing can integrate greenery,
resource efficiency, and wellness-oriented spaces,

3. The Quinta Monroy Housing Project in Iquique, Chile, was designed by ELEMENTAL, led by
architect Alejandro Aravena in 2004. It was built for 100 low-income families who had lived on
the same site informally for over 30 years. Its half-a-house’ concept the government provided
only half of a good-quality house, including the essential structure, kitchen, bathroom, and stairs,
while leaving space for residents to expand and complete over time based on their needs and
budget. demonstrates how incremental housing can be a cost-effective and sustainable solution
balancing affordability, participation, and urban inclusion for low-income communities.”